Steuben-Republican 19 November 1913 P.1 clm 4

        Arthur Webb son of John and Grace Webb, was born in Shropshire, 
England, November 30, 1829; died November 12,1913, aged 83 years, 11 
months and 12 days.  Mr. Webb was the father of seven children, all of 
whom were at his bedside at the last hour.  He was the third child of a 
family of eight, of whom three sisters survive--Mrs. Sarah Covell, of 
Garrett; Mrs. Clara McDevitt, of Ligonier, and Mrs. Mary Coe, of 
Pendleton, Oregon.  While in infancy, he came with his parents to 
America, his early home being in the eastern states, Wisconsin and 
Michigan, and afterward he came to this Steuben County, Indiana.  In 
1850, he and his brother Henry, in company with others, crossed the 
plains to California in quest of gold.  He remained six years and then 
returned to Steuben County, which has since been his home.  In 1905, he 
and his wife, in company with L.L. Waterhouse and wife, again took the 
trip to California and attended the Portland fair.
        On July 4, 1857, he was united in marriage with Amelia Heath, 
who preceded him to the better land on April 17, 1863.  To them were 
born two children--Eva Marsh, of Orland, and Amy Hall, of near 
Inverness. August 5th, 1863, he was married to Rosannah Case, she 
departed this life April 17, 1873.  To them were born four children--
Delmer Webb of Angola; Jessie Crandall, of Bethel, Michigan; Zella 
Wilson and Rosa Knight of Orland.  September 5, 1874, he was married to 
Milla Case, who died November 1, 1898.  To them were born one child, 
Harley Webb, who now resides on the old homestead.  October 27, 1906, he 
was again married to Martha Hallett, of Butler, Indiana, who still 
survives him. 
     At the age of forty he _____  _____member of the Methodist church,
remaining a faithful member until his death.  He had been in poor health
and a great sufferer for several years which he took with patience and
fortitude to the end. 
        A kind husband and loving father and friend will be greatly 
missed in the community in which he spent the most of his life.  Rev. 
B.F. Hornaday conducted funeral services, and the burial was in the Lake 
Gage Cemetery. 

Submitted by J.A. Childers